The Edge-Core AS7326-56X DCS203 is a high-performance Top-of-Rack (TOR) switch designed for data centers, offering line-rate L2 and L3 switching in a compact 1RU form factor. With 48x25GbE SFP28 ports and 8xQSFP28 uplink ports, the switch provides versatile configurations for improved network scalability. The DCS203 comes pre-loaded with the Open Network Install Environment (ONIE), allowing for the installation of compatible Network Operating System (NOS) software, including open-source options and commercial NOS offerings.
Key features include:
- Multirole capability and resiliency
- 48x25GbE SFP28 ports with 8xQSFP28 uplink ports
- 2Tbps Layer 2 or Layer 3 forwarding
- Port-to-power and power-to-port airflow options for hot/cold aisles
- Redundant, hot-swappable AC or -48V DC power supplies
- 5+1 redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
- Energy-efficient design
- Compatibility with a wide range of NOS options, including Arrcus ArcOS, Aviz ONES, CGS COS, IP Infusion OcNOS™, Open Network Linux (ONL), Pica8 Inc. PicOS™, and SONiC open-source network software
- 3-year hardware warranty and rack mount kit (front and back) included
Ordering information for the AS7326-56X
SKU | Part Number | PSU | Airflow |
7326-56X-O-AC-F-US | FP4ZZ7656402A | Dual AC PSUs | Port-to-Power Airflow |
7326-56X-O-AC-B-US | FP4ZZ7656403A | Dual AC PSUs | Power-to-Port Airflow |
7326-56X-O-48V-F | FP4ZZ7656011A | Dual DC PSUs | Port-to-Power Airflow |
7326-56X-O-48V-B | FP4ZZ7656013A | Dual DC PSUs | Power-to-Port Airflow |
YM-2651Y, B01R | F0TZZ5654019A | 650 W AC Power Supply FRU | Port-to-Power Airflow |
YM-2651Y, C01R | F0TZZ5654020A | 650 W AC Power Supply FRU | Power-to-Port Airflow |
Compatible software (NOS) options for the AS7326-56X
Name | Description |
Open Network Install Environment (ONIE) | Bootloader, Preinstalled, Free |
Arrcus ArcOS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
Aviz ONES | Orchestration, Management, and Support; Commercial, Paid |
CGS COS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
IP Infusion OcNOS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
Open Network Linux (ONL) | Foundational Platform Software, Open Source, Free |
Pica8 PicOS | NOS, Commercial, Paid |
SONiC | NOS, Open Source, Hardened, Free |